Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 18th, 2025

Ontario is, once again, looking to further expand the prescription powers of today’s pharmacists. The Ford government is looking to add another 14 health issues that pharmacists can cover, and that ever-growing list already includes 19 ailments. We gather reaction from Justin Bates, the CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, in Hour 1. Shifting gears to local news, an area that was widely considered ‘Canada’s largest playground’ is quickly turning into a derelict eyesore. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington vents his frustrations about the downfall of Mooney’s Bay. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.